"The troika government failed to attract foreign capital and investments because it was involved in major ideological and political disputes with Gulf countries," he told Magharebia.

In her turn, journalist Kaouther Zantour analysed the trip in Le Maghreb, saying, "Jomaa's return to Tunisia will apparently be accompanied by just promises from the Gulf. However, promises and good intentions alone are not enough in a semi-catastrophic economic condition."

"The more important visits in this Gulf tour, namely to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, didn't lead to figures or bilateral agreements," she added. "We didn't even hear about possible high-level government representation from the above two countries that would make us look forward to imminent cash flows."

"The UAE is prepared to provide assistance to security agencies to help them combat terrorism and control Tunisian borders," Hamdi added.

In a TV interview before the trip, Jomaa had hinted at potential deals. "I look forward to this Gulf tour so I can closeT the 2014 budget which is facing a deficit of about 5 billion dinars," he said.

"I believe that Jomaa's visit to the Gulf was beneficial in terms of timing and results," journalist Nabil Elchahed commented. "It is supposed to end the indolence suffered by Tunisia's diplomatic relations with its Arab neighbours, which was caused by differences about several dossiers, especially the Egyptian and the Syrian."

Elchahed added that the "the visit is supposed to offer Tunisia an economic relief, after many of the donations were delayed and the urgent need for the Gulf countries' help to save the state budget."